Anthropic announced on Monday that its chatbot, Claude, can now control your computer. This allows Claude to do tasks like sending files you left on your hard drive. It works with special subscription plans: Claude Pro and Claude Max. This feature is only for computers using macOS.
This announcement follows the popular release of the open-source framework 'OpenClaw' earlier this year. Anthropic is the latest AI developer to offer a tool that lets AI models act more actively and independently. This information comes from a CNET report. The Arabic version of CNET provided this report.
Anthropic says Claude will find the right tools to complete a task using links to apps like Google Calendar or Slack. If a tool or link is not available, Claude can do the task manually. It can type, move the mouse, and use apps like web browsers. It can also open files. Claude uses the computer like a person, scrolling and clicking. Claude always asks for permission first. You can stop Claude from doing any task at any time.
Giving your chatbot access to your computer can be helpful for some tasks. However, it might make your computer more open to attacks. Experts worry about AI's ability to take big actions quickly. Malicious actors could also hack Claude. They might misuse your personal data and systems in unwanted ways.
Anthropic stated it has put safety measures in place. These help reduce risks like prompt injection attacks. The system will check for security flaws when they are found. Anthropic warns that this new computer control feature is still new. It may have bugs. The company advises against using it for sensitive data. Some apps are disabled by default.
The new computer control feature works well with 'Dispatch'. This lets you ask Claude to do tasks using your phone. Tasks include checking email each morning or opening a 'Claude Cowork' or 'Claude Code' session. Combining computer control and 'Dispatch' lets Claude do more tasks even when you are not there. This could create a morning summary or run tests.
Since both features are new, complex tasks might not work at first. Anthropic is releasing this research preview to learn where to focus improvements. This will help make the tool stronger.